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# Welder at Saronic Technologies

- **Company:** [Saronic Technologies](https://feeny.ai/companies/saronic-technologies)
- **Location:** Franklin, LA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-22
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic/bee16057-c1f1-43f1-aef8-e596108964b9/application

**Skills:** Blueprint reading, Welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GMAW-P), Weld measurement tools, Grinding, Cutting, Torching, Pick up work, Weld fit-up, Tack welding, Confined space entry, NDT requirements, HSE compliance

> The Welderiveer performs welding tasks on ship components, interpreting blueprints and using various processes including SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW. The role involves inspecting welds for conformance, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with other trades in a shipyard environment.

## Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Technical Knowledge/Job Summary

- Understand weld symbols
- Read, interpret, and follow blueprints and sketches to understand the specifications of a project
- Efficiently and safely perform welding tasks using various welding processes and equipment
- Properly use weld measurement tools and gauges
- Must have a thorough knowledge of various metals characteristics and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material
- Ability to inspect completed welds for conformance to specifications and know how to correct defects when necessary
- Will be required to work aloft (on scaffold or on manlifts) and in confined spaces.
- On site training is provided.

Job Proficiency

- Complete carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel fillet and butt weld certifications using the SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and GMAW-P process (multi-pass) in 3G and 4G positions
- Complete stainless steel, Cupro-Nickel, and carbon steel pipe welds (6G)
- Self-assess quality of work to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and tools
- Perform structural welding on ship components such as hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, and foundations.
- Prepare work surfaces by grinding, cutting, and cleaning to ensure quality welds.
- Perform grinding, cutting, torching, and pick up work as needed.
- Conduct weld fit-up and tacking according to engineering specifications and welding best practices
- Work in various positions, including overhead, vertical, and flat welding, often in tight or elevated spaces
- Inspect all equipment daily (torch, torch hoses, grinder, levels, tapes, etc.) "Pre-employment skills testing may be required during the interview process."

Culture and Collaboration

- Follow all shipyard safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fire prevention, and confined space protocols.
- Assist in the training and development of junior welders
- Collaborate and communicate with welders, metal fitters, pipefitters, electricians, and other trades as required to complete vessel construction or repair and to maintain efficient work flows
- Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ship production environment
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Maintain a positive attitude toward customers and represent Saronic professionally
- Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals
- Welding performance is subject to successfully passing all NDT requirements as set forth by classification society.

## Benefits

- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision careSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

[Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees](https://saronic-assets-public.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Saronic%20CCPA%20Notice%20for%20Candidates%20and%20California%20Employees.pdf) If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

## About Saronic Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Saronic Technologies builds autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) that combine hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to deliver scalable maritime security and domain awareness for naval forces.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, total funding $2.6B)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Dino Mavrookas (CEO), Vibhav Altekar (CTO), Doug Lambert (COO), Rob Lehman (CCO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing – autonomous maritime systems
- **Target customers**: U.S. and allied naval forces, government defense agencies (B2G)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Redefine maritime superiority” by providing the most advanced and capable autonomous vessels to address emerging threats and revolutionize naval warfare.

## Products & Services
- **Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs)**: A family of unmanned vessels (including models like *Mirage*, *Cipher*, and the 150‑foot *Marauder*) designed for launch from small craft, fleet assets, or beachheads. Capabilities include adaptive path planning, passive sensor tracking, resilient multi‑channel communications, and diverse payload integration.
- **Echelon Platform**: A unified software suite for mission planning, simulation, and command‑and‑control of autonomous surface vessels.
- **Capabilities Suite**: Integrated hardware/software stack covering launch, maneuver, perceive, communicate, execute, enable, and recover.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (latest Series D at $1.8B implies a valuation well into the billions)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding $2.6B (Seed, Series A, Series B, and Series D); annual revenue reported at $9.5M
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 8VC (Seed lead), Caffeinated Capital (Series A lead), Andreessen Horowitz (Series B lead), Kleiner Perkins (Series D lead). Strategic acquisition of Gulf Craft (April 2025) to accelerate shipbuilding.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 785 employees (+218.7% YoY), 296 active job postings, awarded a $392M Navy contract, international offices in Australia, United Kingdom, and Japan.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Founder experience**: Co‑founder/CEO Dino Mavrookas is a former Navy SEAL with eight combat tours; the leadership team includes veterans and technologists who understand military needs firsthand.
- **Proven technology**: Autonomous vessels already deployed in contested environments, with a $392M Navy contract validating the platform.
- **Vertical integration**: In‑house manufacturing and software development, plus the acquisition of Gulf Craft for scaled shipbuilding.
- **Rapid scaling**: Massive funding and headcount growth signal strong investor and customer confidence.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling production of ASVs from prototype to full manufacturing lines (new Head of Manufacturing hired).
- Expanding vessel lineup with larger platforms (150‑foot *Marauder*) and international partnerships in the Indo‑Pacific and Europe.
- Deepening the software ecosystem (Echelon) for mission planning and manned‑unmanned teaming.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include “United We Win” (teamwork, respect), “Trust Fuels Triumph” (transparency, integrity), “Solutions Driven” (creative problem‑solving), and “One Mission” (national security focus).
- **Work environment**: Primarily on‑site in Austin, TX, with additional offices in Australia, UK, and Japan. High‑growth startup pace with a mission‑driven defense focus.
- **Perks & ratings**: LinkedIn employer rating 4.2/5.0 (compensation 4.5, culture 4.0, career 4.3). Notable talent drawn from SpaceX, Tesla, Anduril, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin.
- **Engineering culture**: Heavy emphasis on cross‑disciplinary teams (perception, navigation, ML, C2, systems integration) and building “captainless” ships.

## Sources
1. [saronic.com](https://www.saronic.com/) – Homepage, capabilities, and news (Navy contract)
2. [saronic.com/team](https://www.saronic.com/team) – Founders, leadership, values
3. [saronic.com/mission](https://www.saronic.com/mission) – Mission statement
4. [linkedin.com/company/saronic-technologies](https://www.linkedin.com/company/saronic-technologies) – Financials, headcount, funding rounds, investors, reviews
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/saronic) – Active job postings

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